La Feria Drainage Improvements Phase 1

The City of La Feria is located along U.S. Highway 83 in central Cameron County, approximately midway between the cities of Harlingen and Mercedes. Due to known flooding events and drainage issues within the City of La Feria (“City”), the City has identified key areas in need of drainage improvements. The proposed improvements are intended to improve stormwater conveyance and reduce flooding within these areas. A general summary of the recommended improvements is provided below: Modifications to the existing 5-foot-wide curb inlets at the intersections of Canal Street from 4th Street to 9th Street. Installation of new storm sewer relief pipes connecting the storm sewer systems from 6th Street through 9th Street to the 4th Street storm sewer system. Upsizing of storm sewer laterals along Canal Street and associated intersections between 4th Street and 9th Street. Installation of a new 36-inch RCP parallel to the existing 36-inch RCP from Canal Street to the existing drainage channel on the south side of William B. Green Junior High School. Expansion of the existing drainage channel adjacent to the south side of William B. Green Junior High School, including a 900-foot concrete channel lining alternative. Installation of an equalizer pipe via trenchless construction beneath the La Feria Main Irrigation Canal to convey stormwater from the east drainage ditch system to the west drainage ditch system. Rehabilitation of the existing west drainage ditch, including clearing and removal of trees, vegetation, and accumulated debris to restore stormwater conveyance capacity. Regrading of the existing east drainage ditch to establish positive drainage and direct stormwater flow north toward the proposed equalizer pipe. Construction of a new detention pond at the Veterans Memorial Park Sports Complex. This improvement will be included as an Additive Bid. Channel grading improvements to the existing stormwater conveyance channel flowing south along the eastern edge of the Veterans Memorial Park Sports Complex. These improvements will be included as an Additive Bid.